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Garmin Update : Garmin GPS Update | Garmin.com/express

Garmin Update is an important part of the life for users of state-of-the-art Garmin GPS Devices. The accuracy and reliability of your device heavily depend upon regular and timely Garmin Update. However, it's a fast and easy procedure. In fact, it clearly showcases Garmin’s user-centric approach.

How to Perform Garmin Update? 

Performing Garmin Update has been made very simple. this is often to make sure that even non-technical users can perform it without much hassle.

Step 1: Install Garmin Express

In the very first place, you'll need an intuitive, user-friendly desktop application called Garmin Express so as to perform Garmin Update. In other words, you want to have this software installed on your system. However, this is often just a one-time process required just for first-time users. Besides that, it's an amazingly simple process.

Launch Website

Begin the method by opening an online Browser of your choice. for instance, you'll be using Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. Hence, click on the Browser icon from your system’s Taskbar or Desktop. then, launch the official website of Garmin Express. For this, enter “garmin.com/express” in your Browser’s Address Bar. Then, press the “Enter” key.

Check Your OS

Now, before you'll proceed to download its Setup File, you want to identify your computer’s OS. as an example, you'll have a “Windows” or “Mac-based” device. Hence, check an equivalent. For this, you'll check your “Computer’s Properties”. Else, search for Windows logo or Apple logo on your Desktop. this is often important because you'll need to download different Setup Files for various OS.

Download

On the Homepage of the official website for Garmin.com/Express, you'll notice two links to download the Setup File. alongside that, it'll display a link to see System Requirements. Hence, click on the link for System Requirements and make sure that your system is compatible. Then, click on the download link as per your OS. In other words, Windows users must click on “Download for Windows”. However, click on “Download for Mac” if you employ a Mac device.

Install

Thereafter, you want to install the downloaded Setup File. For this, launch the Installer by double-clicking on the Setup File. you'll find it on your system’s default download location. In other words, your system’s “Downloads” Folder. Subsequently, the Installer will guide you thru the installation process. All you've got to try to do is just follow the on-screen prompts. During the method, you'll be prompted to read and accept the “Software License Agreement”. Hence, carefully review an equivalent and tick mark its corresponding checkbox. Finally, it'll display a highlighted “Install” button. Hence, click thereon and await the method to finish.

Restart Computer

At last, you'll need to restart your computer to successfully apply the changes made on your system.

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Step 2: Connect Garmin GPS to the Computer

  • To begin with, dismantle your Garmin device and prepare it for hooking up with your system. For this, press its Power button to turn it on. However, in case if it is turned off. Then, Garmin Express will not recognize it.
  • Now, you will have to hook it up with your computer. In other words, plug in one end of a mini USB cable to your Garmin Device and another end to your system. 
  • Then, wait for the initial process. In short, wait till a progress bar scrolls on your system.
  • Next, you should launch Garmin Express by double-clicking its respective icon. 
  • Thereafter, click on “Get Started” on the following welcome window.
  • As a result, the following window requires you to add your device. Hence, click on the “Add a Device” tab. You will find it at the top left-hand side of the window. 
  • Subsequently, click on “Add Device” when prompted. As such, it will locate your Garmin Device and connect it.
  • Thereafter, follow on-screen instructions and complete the connection. 

Step 3: Update Garmin GPS

At last, you'll install the available updates on your GPS Device. However, you'll even have to Register your device if you haven’t registered it before.
  • As your device is connected to the software, it will redirect you to the dashboard of Garmin Express.
  • The application automatically detects all the available updates. As such, you will get a list of all the updates including the Map updates on its dashboard.
  • Finally, click on “Install All” or “Select All” to install all of the available updates. However, if you want to install the updates individually. Then, click on the “Install” button next to that specific update. 
  • Consequently, Garmin Express will update your Garmin GPS Device with the latest maps and software.  
  • However, this might take some time. Hence, wait for the process to complete properly. 
  • Finally, it will notify you about the success of the Garmin GPS Update process. Subsequently, it will inform you when it is safe to disconnect your device. Hence, unplug the Device only when you get this message. 
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